The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
You are cordially invited to a fabulous tea party featuring locally foraged ingredients. Sip some tea and discover different ways you can use Central Wisconsin plants to add some flair to your life. Fun outfits are encouraged. Presented by Sarah Montzka.
Did you know that we experience 80% of the world through sight? Give your eyes a break and join us for a guided walk to uncover the unique sensations of Schmeeckle by listening, touching, and smelling! What will you discover? Presented by Violet Schafer.
Citizens, Schmeeckle is in danger. Dark forces of human origin are at work, threatening to destroy the natural balance. Join me, Guardian of the Wood, to stop the spread of invasive species before it’s too late! Will you accept the quest and restore the Heart of Schmeeckle? Presented by Kristina Striston.
Have you ever seen a banded bird before? Discover how bird banding research at Schmeeckle reveals the ways birds survive and thrive in a changing world. Depending on the weather, there may also be a bird banding demonstration. Presented by Dana Lotz.
Every Pokémon has a real-world equivalent, and Schmeeckle is full of them! Join Pokémon Professor Abigail to explore the animals and vegetation that inspired their Pokémon counterparts! Presented by Abigail Rajnicek.
The world is so big, yet so small. Let’s stop time together using cameras, magnifying glasses, and more. Explore it all on an adventure where we will discover the details of nature you may have missed before. Presented by Brenna Ripplinger.
Have you ever been inspired by nature while fishing? Let’s make art by fly tying. Discover how generations of anglers have used the natural world to inspire their work. Open to all experience levels. Presented by Eli Struck.
Walk torch-lit half-mile and 1-mile loop trails through the spring woods. Arrive and leave when you like! Cost: Suggested donation of $4/person or $10/family helps fund future programs and events. Character programs: Family-friendly programs presented by environmental interpretation students take place at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater. Other events all evening:--
Have you ever wanted to discover more about raccoons? Go for a nature walk through Schmeeckle to discuss these masked bandits and their habitats, diet, and predators. Presented by Becca Ostrowski.
Did you know squirrels live on every continent except Antarctica? Explore how squirrels worldwide compare to those in Schmeeckle! Presented by Brandon Wagner.
